Chapter 344 – 30. A Dungeon Called the Abyss

“Rear Guard! Magic!”

Along with Siwoo’s cry, a large number of magic rained down on the monsters from the rear.

As the number of people is the number of people, it is only three or four feet of magic, but the power is strong.

Beast-type monsters that were rampaging wildly cried out and collapsed as soon as they were covered with magic.

However, the expedition was not vigilant and looked at the monster lying on the ground and the surroundings.

“…! Hilde!”

Not much different from what I expected, one of the monsters I thought was dead rose again and attacked.

Excluding the tanks, Hildear was closest to the monsters.

She swung her sword like a thunderbolt and finished off her monster before Siu could even call her name.

“Whoa.”

“Everyone did a good job in the battle. I’ll clean up and rest for 10 minutes before leaving.”

Although the battle had just ended and they were tired, the expedition team moved in perfect order.

Han So-young and Scarlett, who did not participate in the battle, also took the lead and helped clean up.

Of course, Scarlett’s expression was not very good.

I don’t like it, but I’m just going out like this because I volunteered to participate in the expedition anyway.

She’s not very social, so even after she came to Palania, she couldn’t get along with many people, but she wasn’t completely at her own pace. At least basic etiquette and sense are there.

‘If it’s Bretum Gorge, there’s a good chance it exists.’

Scarlett looked across the cave with red eyes shining.

Han So-young smiled mischievously at Scarlett.

“Is your body itching?”

“…What?”

“Huh? You didn’t want to fight, did you?”

“…I’m not a battle fanatic to that extent.”

“Huh, yeah? I thought it was because I had nothing to do for another week.”

As she said, it’s been a week since she entered Bretum Gorge.

There hasn’t been a situation where the two of them can step out yet.

The canyon assault period was set at approximately 15 days, and the attack went smoothly as Siwoo originally planned.

That said, it’s a good sign that nothing unexpected happened while halfway through.

Unlike Han So-yeong, who wasn’t serious about fighting, Scarlett actually felt her muscles tighten.

Even Scarlett herself couldn’t deny that.

‘Tsk. She wasn’t like this before, but at some point…’

Is it because the gladiator life has been too long?

Or was such a fierce fight right for him?

In fact, it is clear that the cause is the latter.

It took only three or four years for him to start his life as a gladiator by invading from the demonic realm in the south to a weak country in the northern part of the continent. If he had been a gladiator for a long time, he wouldn’t have heard of genius, and he wouldn’t have lived with his original face like he does now.

Even so, Scarlett struggled to acknowledge the fighting spirit that ran in her blood.

She is here for a purpose, but her true identity is a vampire princess.

How would a tough gladiator fit into a noble race that calls themselves the nobility of the night?

“It’s not to that extent. It’s just that… It’s stuffy.”

After a brief moment of thought, she carefully picked out her words.

It took a while for her to answer, but Han So-young nodded as if she understood.

“That’s right. I’ve come quite a few times and yet I’m still in the cave.”

It’s been a week since I haven’t seen the sun.

For ordinary people, it is a period that can cause mental problems.

They are accustomed to living in a dark cave like all members of the expedition team, and they are on the better side because they can create light with magic while having excellent mental strength. The light that comes from mana, not flame, has a sense of stability.

However, apart from that, the unique crampedness of the cave is unavoidable.

Especially if the aisles are narrow.

“But what can I do? The canyon is that deep.”

No expedition corps that came to attack Brethum Gorge has yet reached the deepest part of the dungeon, the so-called boss room. No, maybe. Among the expedition members who could not return and went missing.

The canyon was so deep.

The number of steps the expedition took during the week was uncountable.

Even so, they were still heading down.

‘But that’s not long.’

Siu, who had heard the conversation between Han So-young and Scarlett from a few steps away, took out a map from his bosom.

It was an item made by adding the existing dungeon map that the Glazer Empire had, plus the information from the first round that Siu himself remembered. Even though the boss room and shortcuts are not listed, the accuracy is quite high.

“Approximately 3 days. That’s enough to get out of this damn cave.”

“Oh, really?”

Gwen, overhearing him talking to herself, asked, her eyes twinkling.

“Yes. We came quite deep, didn’t we? The secret passage is not only safe from wind and narrow roads, but as you can see from the way we came, the road is a bit faster.”

“Well, the slope was quite steep.”

Some even slipped while walking carelessly.

The endless stairs and steep downhill are also proof that you are heading down that fast.

“Well done anyway. Can I tell the others?”

“Doesn’t care.”

“Okay, then I’ll be back!”

Gwen quickly ran towards the other party, as if she had finished embalming the monster she had just killed.

The road was uneven, so he almost fell over, but managed to get up with the help of a skeleton soldier guarding his side. Although it is not appropriate to say that he is a soldier because he is made from the skeleton of a monster rather than a human.

‘The next three days. When you leave the cave…’

There will be flat ground up to the boss room.

A huge maze to be precise.

That’s the real dungeon hidden in the name of Brethum Gorge.

And the whole thing is none other than the tomb of a certain tyrant from a very long time ago.

‘A mad king. To make a grave in such a rough place because you don’t like being robbed.’

Of course I understand.

He is a monarch who has accumulated karma befitting the name of a tyrant.

He must have been afraid not only of robbery in the distant future, but also of damage by those who hold grudges.

It can be said that it was a successful attempt in its own way, as it is still intact after hundreds of years, but there is an ironic part. The fact that the tomb became a dungeon was none other than the fact that it was located here.

Siu smiled bitterly.

“Who would have thought that a chimera made to guard the tomb would make an error.”

Not necessarily because of that.

Yin and energy spread rampantly throughout the dimension due to the main god’s mistake.

Chimeras have become wild flowers after too long.

The effects of the small mana stone mines deeper than the depths of the canyon, etc.

There are many reasons why the tyrant’s tomb became a dungeon that even he doesn’t know.

However, the reason for the dungeon conversion was not important.

What really matters is safely clearing this dungeon and what you can get from it.

Siwoo Han looked at Gwen, who was running around from afar, with a smile on her lips.

At that time.

“Um, brother Siu…?”

“Huh?”

Someone sneaking up called him.

From the familiar voice and the title of brother, Siwoo immediately guessed her identity.

“What is it, Hyeyeon?”

Hyeyeon Baek.

The proud second hero of the Han Siu clan, and a swordsmanship genius who will surely succeed in the future.

She, who is surprisingly active in this dungeon expedition and is growing rapidly, came to her.

“That is…”

Unlike Siwoo’s calm and friendly voice, Hyeyeon hesitated and couldn’t answer easily.

“Is it important? Shall we delay our departure?”

“Oh, no. It’s okay. There’s nothing like that. Instead…”

“It’s okay to say it comfortably. I’m responsible for the worries and conditions of the expedition members.”

“Ah… Hehe. Then, then, later in the evening… Please give me some time.”

“In the evening.”

‘Oh, this.’

It was based on his long experience, no, his intuition as a male.

Siwoo hid his surprise and stared at Baek Hyeyeon’s face.

I was really surprised.

I never thought she would be the first to step out.

‘Maybe not, but…’ .’

“Brother?”

“Okay. I’ll empty it for dinner.”

“Yes, thank you.”

Siwoo stopped Hyeyeon from trying to bend down to her waist.

She is startled when he touches her and distances herself from her.

Embarrassed, Hyeyeon waved her hand and apologized, but he was sure to catch her momentary tightening of her thighs and her shallow moaning. Thanks to that, I unintentionally waited for dinner, and I was also worried.

‘Perhaps today’s duty is…’

While he was thinking about other things, Hyeyeon left her seat.

And soon after, the expedition resumed its attack.

It was after two engagements that the expedition stopped and started preparing dinner.

“It’s okay.”

“I like it too.”

Hildear and Rosalyn obediently listened to him.

“Thank you both.”

“No. We’ll also tell Miss Belluna and the others.”

“Okay, then I’ll ask you a favor.”

“Yes. Siwoo-nim… Huhu. Have a good time!”

Siwoo laughed at Rosalyn’s cheerful voice.

Have a good time.

My intuition rang, but I don’t know what will actually happen.

Baek Hye-yeon might change her mind in the middle, and she might get scared in the middle. Unlike most cases, Hye-yeon does not have a reversed world, but rather has general values.

‘I have an older sister, Gina, but um. Because that older sister is old.’

How many years to live in this world?

It is only natural that the party members would be dyed as they revealed one by one.

Siwoo, who doesn’t have to cook as a privilege of the expedition leader, sent the two and prepared a sleeping bag in advance. I want to put him in a corner, but he is loved too much and his status is important for that.

After preparing the futon, I fell into the outskirts in advance.

It was a small consideration for Baek Hye-yeon.

“Hey, you’re here.”

Soon Hyeyeon came to visit him.

“Have you been waiting long?”

“No. I just came here secretly.”

In fact, I waited here for about 10 minutes, and at least seven or eight of the twenty-two other than them noticed, but didn’t even say anything like that. Isn’t it a pity that Hye-yeon gave her courage to do that?

“Ha, me too. It was very difficult to sneak out.”

With a sigh, Hyeyeon tries to squat down next to Siwoo, who is leaning against the wall.

However, because it was dark, the sense of distance was wrong, so we were too close.

“Ah.”

She was embarrassed by the body she touched to the point of feeling vague about her.

Siwoo also sat down next to Hyeyeon who was flustered.

And she spoke playfully.

“Will I fall if I get too close?”

He expected Hyeyeon to be more flustered, but unexpectedly, her answer was quick.

“No. Rather… I want to stick with it a little longer.”

With those words, Hyeyeon narrowed the distance with Siu a little more.

“…”

Siwoo’s heart pounded for nothing at the sight of Hyeyeon, who immediately disappeared.

I’ve felt it before, but I really like this freshness.

Strange emotional intervals and thrills that are hard to feel in the reverse world.

Thanks to the almighty means of magic, I didn’t smell sweat, but I turned my head while feeling the pleasant dust in the cave. Away from the campfire, I could see a strange glow in the dark.

“It seems a bit far.”

“Then… I’ll stick with you a little longer♡”

Baek Hye-yeon came closer and her lips touched.